Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story (ISBN 9780241302316) explores more than 70 celebrated ballets, including classics such as “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake,” alongside contemporary favorites like “The Rite of Spring”. Readers are introduced to renowned ballet companies including The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet, and encounter legendary dancers such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell, as well as influential composers and choreographers like Tchaikovsky and Matthew Bourne.
Luped® Media Research helped the publisher source and license over 500 images from 60 diverse collections and archives to illustrate every aspect of ballet’s rich heritage. These selections encompass rare photographs of stage performances, portraits of dance legends, costume designs, venue interiors, and historical memorabilia
We like how in addition to covering all major ballets, the book covers composers, choreographers, venues, set design and wardrobe. This gives the reader an insight into the creativity, work, skill and talent that goes into producing performance art.